Diane G. Sherman

Diane G. Sherman is a Professor at the Sandler School of Social Work, Florida Atlantic University. She holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and an MSW from the University of Central Florida. Her professional experience includes roles as a clinical director in behavioral healthcare, program administrator in foster care, and clinical social work in hospice.

Education:

• PhD in Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
• MSW, University of Central Florida

Research Interests: Dr. Sherman focuses on human trafficking, stress and coping mechanisms for crime victims, restorative justice, mental health intervention efficacy, and grief/loss issues. Her work integrates clinical practice with evidence-based approaches to address systemic challenges in social work and criminal justice.

Publications: Authored the book “Helping Victims of Violent Crime: Assessment, Treatment and Evidence Based Practice”, emphasizing trauma-informed care and victim advocacy.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee lists are documented in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations mentioned.